title: Spectral Gaussian Schell-model beams.
abstract: A generalization of the classic Gaussian Schell-model source is considered for which the rms width of the beam σ and the rms width of the spectral degree of coherence δ are assumed to depend on wavelength. It is shown that the functional form σ(λ) and δ(λ) of such a source can affect the behavior of the spectral density, the degree of coherence, and the degree of polarization of the propagating beam.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physics, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida 33146, USA.
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Shchepakina
authors.forename: Olga
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Korotkova